ca. 1910
Size 3.5" H x 13.5" D
Coiled in Willow and martynia Devil's claw with a Whirl Motif and on a three-rod foundation with a very fine and even weave.
Excellent condition
Antique Apache bowl baskets, crafted primarily between 1880 and 1930, are coiled baskets woven with a three-rod foundation, typically using willow for the main structure and devil’s claw for black designs, with occasional red yucca root for polychrome patterns. These bowls vary widely in form—oval, jar-like, or tray-like without the flatness—and were originally used for food preparation or storage. Their value depends on aesthetics, stitch count, condition, and design complexity, with pictorial elements (e.g., dogs, horses, humans) or a third color increasing rarity and price. Common designs include sacred circles, zigzags symbolizing life stages, stars, crosses, and animal tracks, often tightly coiled for durability.
5224-1965
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